Our friend Nick Baker

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I’m sure several members will know Nigel’s (vinylspinner) and my very close friend, Nick (little fella with no hair) who came (once with a Devialet amp) to several Owston’s with us. I am sad to pass on the news that Nick died earlier today. He was only 66. He suffered a massive brain haemorrhage at the weekend but never woke up following emergency surgery. Typical of his kindness and generosity to others, he donated his organs to the NHS Transplant Service. He and wife Alison had just moved into a new home after they renovated it and they were looking forward to a fun and active retirement together.

Nigel and I together with his other friends will miss him greatly. He brought fun and banter to our listening sessions which will never be the same again. Such an otherwise fit and healthy man taken from us way too soon 😢
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So sorry to read that Greg.
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Sorry to hear that Greg. :(

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Sorry to hear that Greg, thanks for letting us know. Pass on my condolences.
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And from here too.
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So sad Greg, please pass on my thoughts and good wishes to you and Nigel (vs) - it's difficult to lose such a close friend.
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That's an awful shame Greg - best wishes to his family and to yourself and Nick.
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Very sorry to hear that greg, please pass on our condolences
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Sad news Greg, he attended a good few of our meets , was a really nice bloke.
pass on my condolences to his family if you would
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I am gutted. He was such a nice bloke. Please pass on my deepest condolences Greg.
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Greg, do you know if there is an online book of condolence ?
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Thank you all for the kind words. At present I know nothing more and Alison and the family have requested space to themselves for the time being. If I hear anything more, such as an online book of condolence, I will post details here.
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That's terribly sad. I only met him once - at Owston. I remember he had a very warm manner. My condolences.
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Oh no, thats Nick Pepperoni IIRC yes? So sorry to hear that Greg.
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Thanks Mike and Dave. Yes, Peperoni.
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